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The Temples of India project is an initiative to develop and design a comprehensive repository of the historical temples of India from the beginning up till the 18th century CE. Due to a lack of research-based information and architectural documentation amidst growing urbanization, the built heritage is prone to further dilapidation and loss. Recognizing the existing gaps in documentation, the Project endeavours to develop multimedia modules offering insights into the architectural marvels that form an integral part of India's cultural and historical heritage. Initiated in the state of Rajasthan with temples under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the project covers themes such as evolution, historiography, architectural styles and symbolism through in-depth research and documentation.

Collective participation of researchers, architects, scholars, domain experts, cultural professionals, community members and institutions are coming together to make this vision a reality.

The module on each of the temples consists of a combination of elements such as overview essays, allied articles, image galleries, photo essays, architectural drawings and library artefacts.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) is home to diverse communities and natural ecosystems, and has a continuously evolving cultural environment. In recent times, rapid urbanization has influenced and threatened the cultural identities of communities in the region. The process of documentation and archiving plays a vital role in preserving information on our cultural heritage. With this intention, the project begins with a focus on the Kolis and the East Indians; two among the several indigenous and migrant communities—the Agris, Bhandaris, Warlis, Katkaris, Khojas, Pathare Prabhus, Bene Israelis and others—who have inhabited the islands for many centuries.

MMR consists of nine Municipal corporations; covering the districts of Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban and parts of Thane, Raigad and Palghar. The documentation falls within the domains of Built environment, Personal Histories, Language and Literature, People and Cultures, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Natural Environment.

The project works with field researchers and photographers to create modules that consist of essays, photoessays, image galleries and video interviews.
 

Dhirubhai Ambani (28 December 1932 – 6 July 2002) epitomised the dauntless entrepreneurial spirit of a visionary always on the march to change the destiny of a nation. Acclaimed as the top businessman of the 20th century and lauded for his dynamic, pioneering and innovative genius, Dhirubhai was an inspiring leader with sterling qualities. His success story fired the imagination of a generation of Indian entrepreneurs, business leaders and progressive companies. For many, he still remains an icon, a role model to be emulated.

Reliance Industries Limited, formerly established as 'Reliance Commercial Corporation' in the year 1966, was the dream project of Shri Dhirubhai Ambani who started this company as a polyester firm. Within a few years, Reliance grew into diverse businesses including energy, petrochemicals, natural gas, retail, telecommunications, mass media, etc.

Today, Reliance's products and services portfolio touches almost all the Indians on a daily basis, across economic and social spectrums. The aim of Reliance has always been to inspire and generate newer opportunities contributing toward the overall development of India on a global scale.

India has a rich heritage of over 5,000 years across diverse fields such as literature, culture, history, arts, medicine, law and many more. This Special Collection is envisaged as a single repository of artefacts on ancient Indian monuments and manuscripts that are scattered throughout the country.

Through this project, the Library will ensure acquisition, collation, and sharing of resources. These will comprise a wide range of formats such as image, text, audio, and video promoting India’s rich tangible and intangible heritage. It also aims to foster partnerships with leading institutions, leverage their experience, and co-create a world-class digital collection.

India has a varied as well as rich tradition and vast history of Trade, Commerce, Business Corporate and Industry. This collection attempts to provide an insightful narrative of the ancient, medieval, colonial, pre-independence, post-independence, and the business sectors, significant contributors etc. along with an impressive cohort of images.

Jio Institute Digital Library, through its collaboration with Stanford, will provide an insight into the rare materials and special collections of the Stanford Libraries through collections like the History of Artificial Intelligence, Herbert Matter: Modernist Photography, Andy Warhol: Photography Archive, GATT Digital Library, Computer Science @ Stanford, the Edward Feigenbaum Papers, etc. These rare and archived materials explore facets like marketing, photography, computer science, and artificial intelligence along with an opportunity to explore more such facets in the future.

The history, study, and development of computer science and artificial intelligence is well-documented and preserved through the collections of History of Artificial Intelligence, Edward Feigenbaum Papers, and Computer Science at Stanford. Herbert Matter and Andy Warhol Photography Archive gives a glimpse into the works and lifestyle of the two photographers. The collection on GATT Digital Library provides basic documentation papers regarding the inventory of various non-tariff barriers and also presents a few examples on the marketing standards and packaging and labeling regulations of different countries.

Creating Emerging Markets explores the evolution of business leadership in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. At its core are interviews with leaders or former leaders of highly impactful businesses and NGOs. 

The pandemic has resulted in the generation of a large amount of knowledge and information in terms of frontline research. The vast corpus of COVID-19 related information is an invaluable asset and should be preserved for posterity. To ensure easy availability of pertinent COVID-19 related information for future generations, the Jio Institute Digital Library (JDL) is creating a COVID-19 Archive. The archive will be digital in format, openly accessible, and powered by state-of-art technology.

The archive will act as a one-stop-shop for all possible documented information on the pandemic. It will comprise research articles, conference papers, theses/dissertations, working papers, field trials, case studies, protocols, guidelines, government regulations, manuals, social media data, research datasets, and statistical data including COVID-19 incidences, fatalities, and immunization.